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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul hope to avoid?
(a) A sunburn
(b) Insect bites
(c) Any interaction with Jessie
(d) Any confrontation from Norman about Paul's behavior the last time they were together

2. Other than fish, what else did the brothers do?
(a) Build model planes
(b) Play cards
(c) Fistfight
(d) Go swimming

3. Why does Norman think that Paul needs help?
(a) Because Paul has large gambling debts.
(b) Because Paul cannot keep a job.
(c) Because Paul drinks too much and gets in bar fights
(d) Because Paul has been diagnosed with cancer.

4. What kind of personality does Norman's brother-in-law have?
(a) Pleasant
(b) Engaging
(c) Difficult
(d) Funny

5. What do the brothers always wonder about each other?
(a) Which one is tougher
(b) Which one is smarter
(c) Which one is more handsome
(d) Which one has more money

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?

2. After Norman is married, he asks Paul to do him what favor?

3. Why does Norman feel he cannot help Paul?

4. Who in the family becomes an expert fisherman?

5. What do the brothers and their father do at the end of the day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Norman and Paul escape from Norman's family problems a few days later?

2. Why does Norman's mother-in-law enlist Norman's help on Neal's behalf?

3. Why does Norman not remain to fish with Neal?

4. On what is the story based?

5. Where do the two brothers go fishing?

6. Who goes on the fishing trip the next morning?

7. What is Reverend Maclean's second passion after religion?

8. What happens one night after Norman and Paul spend the day fishing?

9. What do Norman and Paul receive in the form of sermons from their father?

10. Which of the two brothers is the better fisherman?

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